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Maria D'Alessandro 5 years agofrom Melbourne Australia

So glad you dropped by rahul and TTombs. Cheers.

Terrye Toombs 5 years agofrom Somewhere between Heaven and Hell without a road map.

This was a fun read. :) I agree with xstatic, very much like Marty Robbins (whom I loved as a child!). :)

Jessee R 5 years agofrom Gurgaon, India

I felt like I was engrossed in a movie or a play... Amazing story telling Maria!

Beautiful!

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Maria D'Alessandro 5 years agofrom Melbourne Australia

Many thanks xstatic and Gypsy from your comments.

Gypsy Rose Lee 5 years agofrom Riga, Latvia

Voted up and awesome. Reminded me of the old romantic legends of cowboys.

Jim Higgins 5 years agofrom Eugene, Oregon

A great legend poem, the song works great with it too. I thought of Marty Robbins songs as well.

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Maria D'Alessandro 5 years agofrom Melbourne Australia

Thank you Vincent. I see you have picked up on my Aussie English references and dry humour. :) I'm glad you enjoyed my Western style poem. It's a first for me. Never explored this topic before.

Just a bit of trivia:

"Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid" was a 1973 Western drama film starring James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson, and of course Bob Dylan. Dylan composed several songs for the movie's score and the soundtrack album "Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid" was released the same year.

Colin (Epigramman)will confess to you that the soundtrack to this movie is his absolute favourite of all Dylan music.

Vincent Moore 5 years ago

I love legends and blending Bob Dylan's song, Like A Rolling Stone into your verse was beautiful. It fit perfectly. John Wayne and Clint Eastwood were my favorite cowboys and I believe Bob Dylan played a part in one of their movies. Nonetheless this was an epic piece of a legend by the name of Tom Firestone and I loved the shooting in the bum, that was lots of fun.

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Maria D'Alessandro 5 years agofrom Melbourne Australia

Yes Cardisa, in Australia we call that "The tall poppy syndrome" - People who excel are often taken down a peg or two by those around them who are essential low achievers and outright mediocre. Thanks for dropping by.

Carolee Samuda 5 years agofrom Jamaica

Nice western story. I t always seem to happen like that with the best guns. They are usually deceived by a gal or hanged.

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Maria D'Alessandro 5 years agofrom Melbourne Australia

Thank you Wayne for your rave review. You may have noticed a leaning towards English/Australian word usage adopted in my poem interwoven with some typical "dry Aussie humour". Also, because I am a "Dylan Freak" LOL I couldn't resist giving this poem a Dylanesque flavour. Cheers.

Wayne Brown 5 years agofrom Texas

A very interesting verse indeed with a true western legend flair. I like very much the way you tied the character to the song in the telling of the story. Nicely done. I think you will have a wonderful journey here on the Hub. WB

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Maria D'Alessandro 5 years agofrom Melbourne Australia

Now that falls in the category of wishful thinking Colin and you know it. I would like you to propose one thing however - that you will dedicate your next poem to me - your Muse.

epigramman 5 years ago

......like a marriage proposal?

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Maria D'Alessandro 5 years agofrom Melbourne Australia

Many thanks Atiyar.

I bow reverently to you Epigramman. Your rave review always means a lot to me. It is my hope and my dream to become as versatile and ever changing as my idol Bob Dylan has been over the last 50 years. Expect more surprises from me soon.

epigramman 5 years ago

...this is a wonderful cinematic read, Maria of the Old West, with interesting characters and a really nice narrative flow in poetry form and it tells a good story.

And with your pedigree in songwriting I heard music here in my head while reading these lyrical words - you made me think of Marty Robbins and his two greatest songs - Big Iron and El Paso which I shall post for you in our music group at FB.

Love how you took me into a totally different world here

- always the mark of a great writer who is versatile and ever changing in his/her own style - hubbravo to you on this one - lake erie time 9:31am